Market Intelligence: Asia Pacific

Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – MPS

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Erik Jennes – Chief Commercial Officer at MPS (Multi Pilot Simulations) – a leading manufacturer of flight simulation training devices (including Boeing 737 NG/MAX and Airbus A320 ceo/neo).

The conversation covers:

  • Core Offering: MPS specializes in high-fidelity fixed-base simulators for single-aisle aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. The company emphasizes “smarter simulators,” integrating advanced training options and using real aircraft components to ensure precision and safety.
  • Global Airline Partnerships: MPS has been expanding its airline customer base, with installations in countries like the U.S., U.K., Panama, and Canada. Notable partnerships include Frontier Airlines, Jet2, Copa Airlines, and Ryanair. This reflects a shift from ATO-focused sales to increasing collaboration with airlines.
  • Trends in Pilot Training: Erik highlighted that there is a growing emphasis on eco-friendly solutions, sustainability in production, and leveraging AI for enhanced simulation environments and objective performance reviews. Additionally, remote learning through VR and AR is becoming a significant trend.
  • Challenges in the Industry: Supply chain issues, high data package costs, and difficulty in finding skilled personnel—both for production and simulator operation—are major challenges. MPS mitigates these with innovative hiring practices, alternative supply options, and focusing on sustainable operations.
  • Future Outlook: Despite temporary slowdowns, long-term pilot demand is expected to rise significantly. MPS remains committed to high-quality FTDs, seeing them as a cost-efficient and effective training tool over full-flight simulators.

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Aircraft Manufacturer Raises Asia-Pacific Aircraft Demand Forecast to 19,500 by 2043

Airbus has increased its 20-year forecast for new aircraft demand in the Asia-Pacific region, including key markets China and India, to 19,500 planes, representing 46% of the 42,430 new aircraft projected globally by 2043. The company also announced surpassing a 50% market share in the region’s widebody aircraft backlog for the first time.

  • Demand Drivers: Airbus increased its previous forecasts by 3%. Around 71% of new deliveries are anticipated to support fleet expansion.
  • Regional Growth: The Asia-Pacific region continues to lead global aviation growth, with China and India as key contributors to rising demand.
  • Widebody Success: Airbus has exceeded 50% market share in the region’s widebody backlog, overtaking Boeing in this segment.

Statement’s

  • “With this surge in demand, the region’s fleet will continue to expand, driven by both growth and replacement needs, with sustainability initiatives becoming more prevalent,” said Anand Stanley, president of Airbus Asia-Pacific speaking at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines’ (AAPA) assembly of presidents in Brunei.

Source: Airbus

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Flight School Management Software Provider, Flight Schedule Pro, Appoints 2024 Chief Marketing Officer

USA – Flight Schedule Pro, a software solutions provider specializing in flight training and pilot management, has appointed Bryan Landaburu as its new Chief Marketing Officer. The announcement comes as the company, part of the Mainsail Partners portfolio, focuses on consolidating its recent acquisitions and redefining its market approach.

  • Landaburu brings significant expertise in marketing to support Flight Schedule Pro’s strategic growth initiatives.
  • Flight Schedule Pro has achieved dominant market leadership in the flight training software sector, with over 50% of flight schools and airline cadet programs utilizing its services.
  • Since its acquisition by Mainsail Partners in 2022, the company has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Coradine Aviation, LogTen Pilot Logbook, and Pilotbase.
  • Over 50,000 professional pilots currently log their flights daily using Flight Schedule Pro’s applications.
  • The organization is focused on creating a new, unified category that maximizes the potential of its combined brands, with an emphasis on maintaining pilots as the central figure in its narrative.

Statements:

  • “I am pleased to announce that I recently joined Mainsail Partners portfolio company, Flight Schedule Pro, as their Chief Marketing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity and a great fit for me,” said Bryan Landaburu. “In order for these strategic acquisitions to harmonize and realize their combined potential, we must rewrite the story and construct a new category. Staying true to the roots of our business, pilots will remain the hero of our story.”

Learn more about Flight Schedule Pro or Mr. Landaburu by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Bryan Landaburu (Flight Schedule Pro)
Photo Credit: Flight Schedule Pro

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Australian RMIT University Aviation Academy Partners with Leidos Australia to Offer Aviation Scholarships in 2025

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – RMIT will again partner with Leidos Australia to offer scholarships to students completing an aviation degree in 2025. The program will be expanded to offer more than $150,000 across six scholarships, to bolster the pipeline of highly skilled aviation professionals in Australia.  

Amber Kennett, who was among this year’s inaugural scholarship recipients, undertook specialised flight training, site visits and mentorship opportunities. 

“When I first started studying, I wasn’t aware of the many different career paths that are available to me. The Leidos scholarship has really allowed me to consider other streams within the industry, as alternatives to airline flying,” she said. 

“The scholarship has also offered opportunities to connect with industry professionals and a range of experiences, including special mission training flights.”   

The scholarship is just one of RMIT’s industry partnerships in aviation, ensuring students have greater study options, stronger skillsets and broader career pathways. 

“We want to help address workforce challenges and futureproof the aviationindustry, which is why we’re ensuring RMIT graduates are ready for jobs in Australia and across the region,” RMIT Aviation Academy Director Lea Vesic said. 

“We’re excited to further expand our investment in this important partnership with RMIT, which is ultimately an investment in our future aviators,” Leidos Airborne Solutions Vice President James Woodhams said. 

Source: RMIT
Photo Credit: RMIT

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